POLICE arrested five people after being called to an argument at a house.

Neighbours reported hearing a “verbal altercation” at a property in Chailey Road, Brighton on Monday night.

Witnesses also said they saw two men walking with knives in the street.

Police swooped on the street and detained five people, four men and one woman, all from Brighton, on suspicion of affray.

Two of the men were additionally arrested for being in possession of a “bladed article”. Two knives were found at the scene and seized by police.

Sussex Police said there will be more officers in the street as a result.

A spokesman said: “Prevention officers will be carrying out additional patrols in the area over the next few days to identify any signs of crime and antisocial behaviour, and to address any concerns from nearby residents. Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to report online or call 101 quoting serial 1365 of 27/01.”